Review of Stanley & Iris (1990) by Brian G — 16 Aug 2007

This was such a great movie and really great acting in this movie!

This review of Stanley & Iris (1990) was written by Brian G on 16 Aug 2007.

Stanley & Iris has generally received mixed reviews.

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The elements are in place but they don't add up to great drama in this well-meant effort to personalize the plight of illiterate people…

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By Sujata S (21) on 29 Dec 2011

Poor Robert De Niro cann't read (this explains some of his recent films) and it's up to plucky Jane Fonda to teach him…

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By Mel L (144) on 22 May 2007

I really enjoyed this movie, it was really cute and sweet. Love works in such mysterious ways…

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By Alan W (854) on 25 Aug 2008

This is a simple, touching, heart warming movie. The acting is not acting; you feel you are peeking into people's lives…

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By Jackie M (340) on 08 Jun 2007

One of the films we watched in our Robert De Niro marathon that we enjoyed…

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By David Nusair (3,363) for Reel Film Reviews (3,339) on 11 Aug 2004

a harmless little romance that's elevated slightly by the charisma of its two stars…

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Watched this on demand and was pleasantly surprised. DeNiro is fantastic in this movie. One of the cutest movies I've seen in a long time…

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By Vincent Canby (762) for New York Times (5,786) on 29 Aug 2004

It's as honest and direct and entertaining as the considerable talents of everyone involved can make it…

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